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The Legislative Department is the nodal agency in the government to deal with issues related to the EC.

Electoral reforms: Ban people from contesting from more than one seat or impose fine to deter practice, EC tells Centre

In a recent interaction with the Legislative Secretary in the Law Ministry, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar made this push…

June 17, 2022 17:09 IST

Ban opinion and exit polls, restrict candidates to contesting from one seat: EC lists six key demands before Centre

The Election Commission has also sought powers to deregister political parties that exist on paper but have never contested an…

June 13, 2022 13:12 IST

Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as Chief Election Commissioner, says will not shy away from tough decisions

Rajiv Kumar said he is honoured to have been given the responsibility to lead one of the finest institutions gifted…

May 16, 2022 10:54 IST

‘Rules on linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls can be issued soon; sharing details voluntary’

Chandra, who demits office on Saturday evening, also said that the poll panel played a key role in intensifying the…

Updated: May 14, 2022 12:57 IST

The quintessential consensus builder

Beneath these lofty assertions by former colleagues, lies a reticent man who usually avoids limelight but lends his ear to…

May 14, 2022 08:31 IST

Rajiv Kumar appointed new Chief Election Commissioner, to assume charge on May 15

Prior to assuming charge in the Election Commission, Kumar had been the chairman of the Public Enterprises Selection Board.

Updated: May 12, 2022 14:35 IST

India elected as Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities for 2022-24

India has regularly organised several international training programmes for the member countries at the International Institute for Democracy and Election…

May 11, 2022 16:04 IST

In a written reply, Rijiju quoted a provision of the Representation of the People Act to explain the legal position.

No election symbol reserved, allotted by EC shall be deemed as religious or national symbol: Rijiju

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju was asked whether a national symbol such as national bird, national animal or national flower can…

April 7, 2022 17:10 IST

Half of the newly elected MLAs face criminal cases, 87% are crorepatis: ADR report

Of the 690 winners, 614 are men whereas 76 or just 11 per cent are women, thus indicating lower participation…

March 15, 2022 17:42 IST

UP Election Results 2022: SEC to suspend Varanasi ADM NK Singh for violating transportation rules for training EVMs

Yesterday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav had claimed that a truck carrying EVMs was intercepted in Varanasi.

March 9, 2022 18:12 IST

Eligible individuals, entities have purchased electoral bonds worth over Rs 9,200 crore: Govt

The minister also said electoral bonds can be purchased by a person, who is a citizen of India or incorporated…

February 8, 2022 17:32 IST

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District ‘mandals’, WhatsApp groups: Inside BJP’s tech-savvy Uttar Pradesh poll campaign with an RSS pitch

This year, the Indian social media space has seen a flurry of unique interactive activities by political leaders. From Prime…

Updated: February 8, 2022 14:18 IST

Goa goes to the polls on February 14. (File/PTI)

Goa Election 2022: BJP faces rebellion in four seats, including Panaji

In Panaji, Utpal Parrikar, the son of former chief minister and BJP’s tallest leader from Goa so far late Manohar…

January 28, 2022 17:08 IST

Adityanath's remark ostensibly refers to the SP president's recent statements on Pakistan and its founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah. (File)

UP Election 2022: CM Adityanath targets SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, calls him ‘supporter of Pakistan, worshipper of Jinnah’

Experts believe that the language of political leaders will become more polarising as polling for the Assembly elections in Uttar…

Updated: January 28, 2022 17:10 IST

The SP president posted a picture with the helicopter in the background and said no reason was given for it. (Twitter/Akhilesh Yadav)

Akhilesh Yadav says stranded in Delhi as chopper not allowed to take off for Muzaffarnagar, alleges conspiracy

Akhilesh Yadav and RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary are scheduled to take part in some programmes besides addressing a press conference…

January 28, 2022 15:46 IST

He also rejected allegations of being a vote cutter and cleared the air about his fallout with the Akhilesh Yadav-led party. (File)

‘Will repeat 1971 history when CM lost from Gorakhpur’: Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad on contesting against Yogi Adityanath

Asked if he would be open to a post polls alliance, Aazad said his party would take a decision when…

January 27, 2022 17:01 IST

Punjab Election 2022: Parties field Punjabi singers, bank on their popularity to woo voters

The Congress has also tried to cash in on the celebrity appeal of actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood by fielding…

January 23, 2022 11:58 IST

Election Commission extends ban on physical rallies till Jan 31; some relaxations for first 2 polling phases

The EC issued the orders after it held a review meeting with the Union Health Ministry through virtual mode.

January 23, 2022 10:18 IST

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